Community Staff Nurse - HV
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Health Visiting - Children's Services
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Part time, Other (Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm)
Salary: £, - £, per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Location: Derby
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e694b6c65750
Job Views: 11
Job Description
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Come to work in a Children's Service rated outstanding by CQC and which is Baby Friendly Accredited. We provide care to a diverse community and work closely with the Family Hubs in Derby.
Our Band 5 nurses often then apply to complete their HV training with us as the Band 5 role gives great insight into the role.
From supporting families during the antenatal period whilst delivering the healthy child programme, you will be a skilled professional with excellent communication skills who makes a real difference to improve the health outcomes for children and their families in Derby City.
Main duties of the job
* You will be responsible for the delivery of health visiting services to a defined corporate caseload within Derby City. You will also be expected to work within the 0- framework ensuring a seamless service to the family as appropriate.
* You will lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Universal plus, Universal Partnership plus models of service delivery.
* You will provide leadership and supervision to other members of the Public Health Team ensuring you delegate appropriately to other team members and work within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
* There will be an expectation for you to work collaboratively with other agencies and partners, ensuring a seamless delivery of services.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated the trust as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where possible
* Days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years & service
* Yearly appraisal and ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to LGBTI+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Staff well-being is paramount, and there are several health initiatives to support this. Join us in a great place to work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, click APPLY FOR THIS JOB which will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. Register if you do not already have an account.
* Provide quality evidence-based public health nursing (health visiting) services to support families and children in making informed health choices and promoting wellbeing.
* Be a skilled practitioner in breast and infant feeding, undertaking regular training and clinical assessments in line with Baby Friendly Accreditation.
* Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as per service specification.
* Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Communicate complex health needs sensitively and effectively.
* Work within the skill mix team, supervising, mentoring, and assuming line management duties where applicable.
* Be sensitive and appropriate to the needs of children, young people, and families from diverse backgrounds.
* Lead by example in professionalism and clinical practice.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered nurse or soon-to-qualify
Desirable criteria
* SASS or mentor qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication skills
* Teamwork experience
* Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Mentorship and facilitation of student placements
Experience
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of 0- services
* Experience in Safeguarding
* Understanding of national & local public health agenda
Desirable criteria
* Experience using SystmOne
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Helen Dean
Job title: Locality Manager
Email: [additional contact info]
Informal visits welcome!
If you have problems applying, contact the Recruitment Team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, 1st Floor Kingsway House, Kingsway, Derby, DE 3LZ. Telephone: [number], option 1, Wed-Fri.
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